The success of Riverside Speech & Debate is due to the tireless work of our students, parents, alumni, volunteer coaches, and administration. We create an environment that provides opportunities for students to communicate meaningful ideas effectively.
Some of our recent success
South Carolina State Championships
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
SC National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) District Championships
2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 South Carolina SC NSDA District Champions
2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 SC NSDA District Champions in Speech
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 SC NSDA District Champions in Debate
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 SC NSDA District Champions in Congress
2012, 2015, 2018, and 2023 SC NSDA District Cumulative Points Champion
National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) School Awards
2021 NSDA School of Excellence in Debate
2020 NSDA School of Honor in Debate (Top 40 Schools in Debate)
2020 Karl E. Mundt National Congress Sweepstakes Trophy
2018 NSDA School of Outstanding Distinction (Top 10 Schools in Speech and Debate)
2014 and 2017 NSDA School of Excellence in Speech (Top 20 Schools in Speech)
2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021 NSDA School of Honor in Speech (Top 40 Schools in Speech)
2013 and 2018 NSDA Leading Chapter for Excellence in Speech